Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in St. Peters, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN with at least 2 years of experience and a valid MO or compact RN license for night shifts at a short-term acute care facility.
\n \n Responsibilities\n
- Position is on a Medical Surgical unit within a short-term acute care hospital
- Typical patient ratio is 1:5-6 with general medical and surgical patient diagnoses
- Night shift schedule, working three 12-hour shifts per week from 19:00 to 07:30
- Weekend rotation required every third weekend and holiday rotation per unit needs
- Floats to Progress West and to other units such as surgical or telemetry, within scope as needed
- Epic EMR is used and EMR experience is required for certain units
- Initial orientation may occur on weekdays
- Free parking is available on site
- Preferred skills include chemotherapy administration and charge nurse experience
- RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO during the first week of orientation
- Scrub color requirement is light gray or silver
- Modules and orientation training paid up to 16 hours prior to start
- Travelers may remain for up to 18 months with a 3-month break required after that period
\n \n Requirements\n
- Active MO or compact RN license required
- BCLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience required
- Epic charting experience required for certain units
- Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
- First time travelers are accepted
- No previous permanent employment with the health system within the last year
\n Benefits\n
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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American Traveler Job ID #P-653182. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.